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Request-Response Pattern

The Request-Response Pattern is a fundamental communication model in distributed systems where a client sends a request to a server and waits for a corresponding response. It is widely used in web development, APIs, and network protocols to enable synchronous interactions between components. This pattern ensures that each request is acknowledged with a response, typically containing data, status, or error information.

Also known as: Request-Reply Pattern, Client-Server Pattern, Req-Resp, Request/Response, Synchronous Communication Pattern
🧊Why learn Request-Response Pattern?

Developers should learn this pattern when building client-server applications, RESTful APIs, or any system requiring reliable, ordered communication, as it provides a straightforward way to handle data exchange and error management. It is essential for scenarios like web browsing, where browsers request web pages from servers, or in microservices architectures for inter-service calls, ensuring predictable and traceable interactions.

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